Coding device



Aug. 3l 1926.

K. S. GUITERMAN CODING DEVICE Filed June 10, 1924 whew o.:

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(Patented ug. 31, 1926.

UNITED sTATEs PATENT OFFICE.

KENNETH S. GUITERMAN, OF LAWRENCE, NEW YORK.

CODING DEVICE.

`Application filed June 10, 1924. Serial No. 719,036.

This invention relates to the art of coding and decoding cables andtelegrams and relates particularly to devices for use in an improvedsystem of forming a code and assembling, transcribing and translating ordecoding messages received in such code.

The invention consists broadly in arrangl ing the complete code, namelycode word and appropriate translation, directly on printing surfaces solthat it may be trans- .ferred to a blank without recopying the severalwords, numerals, characters or symbols comprising the code message,.whereby errors in transcribing the code are completely eliminated.

The invention also features a compiled code arranged in movable blocksor platesand novel features of operation and the new and originalarrangements of combination of sets in the coding device hereinafterdescribed and more particularly as set forth in the claims.

In my improved coding device, the code is embossed, stamped or otherwiseformed upon a suitable block or plate which may be of wood, metal orrubber capable of having Words, numerals, characters or symbols formedthereon. Preferably these plates fare of sufficient length or width tohave the translation or meaning of the code words, numerals, charactersor `symbols arranged adjacent thereto in the same or different style ofletters or characters. The code may be evolved or the code words may betaken from any of the well known codes now eX- tant.

The blocks or plates are preferably of uniform size so they may be heldin a suit` able container or receptacle in their proper alphabetical ornumerical order and placed in stacks or cases permitting the code to beinspected and the proper word selected with the same facility as from abook or card index file.

l/V hen it is desired to send a code message, the stack of codecontainers is consulted in the same manner as a code book or card indexfile and the desired plates bearing the proper code characters areassembled in their proper sequence according to the meaning of themessage being sent. The plates are then removed to a temporary holder orframe of vany suitable design which will hold the plates in theirassembled order and' which will permit an impression to be made from theletters,` numerals, characters or symbols on the plates, or which willpermit each plate to be transferred in proper order and sequence to asuitable printing device, whereby impressions may be made therefrom. Animpression is thus taken from fthe Vassembled plates which Will show notonly the code word but the translation of such word, numeral, characteror symbol adjacent to or in juxtaposition therewith. Consequently, anyerror in assembling the ycode will immediately be noted and can becorrected since the translation or meaning appears in a definiterelation to each code character. As a result, all checking back of codeWords is avoided and simultaneously a permanent record of the codemessage and the translation can be made and duplicated to any extentnecessary or desirable for transmission and for filing.

When a code message is received, reference is made to the code stack andthe words, numerals, characters or symbols corresponding withthose inthe message are removed.

from the stack and as's'embled in proper sequence in the holder. Thisholder is adapted to retain the frames in their adjusted order While animpression is being taken theref from or to deliver the frames in propersequence to a printing mechanism. An impression taken from theframesreveals not only a duplication of the words, numerals, charactersand symbols in the code message, but also shows adjacent thereto or injuxtaposition therewith the proper meaning or translation of such code.If any error has been made in selecting the proper plate for any givencode word, numeral, character or symbol it can easily be identified andthe error corrected. Once these plates bearing the Words,numerals,characters or symbols corresponding with those in the messagehave been properly assembled, all possibility of error in thetranslation of the code mesterial. f

sage/is automatically eliminated since the same printing Asurface whichcarries the code also carries the correct translation.

In the accompanying drawings, I have illustrated one forni ot' apparatussuitable for carrying out my invention in which:

Fig. 1 is a bottoni plan View of the frame, having a series of platesassembled therein preparatory to making an limpression;

Figure 2 is a side elevation of the frame showing the position of theframe relative to the printing sheet or blank and thel position of theroller in producing an iinpression from the plate.

Figure 3 is a detailed sectional view on the line 3 3 of Fig. 2; l

Fig. 4 is a detailed sectional view on the line 4 4 of Fig. 2; y

Fig. 5 is a detailed View of the printing plate showing the codecharacter and the translation adjacent thereto.

Fig. 6 is a diagrammatic view of the sheet or blankv to which the codewith its translation has been transferred preparatory to recording andsending.

The printing frameA metal o r any suitable material and of any preferredconstruction adapted to holdsuitable plates B in their adjustedposition, preparatory to printing from the same upon a sheet or blank C.In the particular device illustrated in the drawings the frame comprisesparallel side pieces 7, secured by end pieces 8. The side pieces orrailsI are providedwith the rabbets or grooves 9 to receive projectingedges on the plates. The bottom of the groove is provided preferablywith a slightly elastic or yielding pad or washer of rubber, felt or oter suitable ma- The plates may be of wood, metal or other material o rany suitable combination thereof and in the drawings I have shown the"code cut or embossed on a metal strip 10, attached to a wooden block 11provided with extending ears or lugs I12 adapted to seat in and slidealong the groove provided in the side rails ofthe frame. A removableguard 13'adjustable in its position on the frame by the set screw 14holds the plates in their adjusted position in the frame.

After the plates have been assembled, the frame with the plates thereinis superimposed upon a sheet or blank-to receive an impression andsuitable pressure is then applied to the back of the plates by anymeans, as a roller 1 5, which causes an impression to be made upon thesheetor blank. faces of the blocks are inked in any suitable manner,either before or after being assembled in the frame.

By means ofmyimproved coding device all of the technicalities and theroutine involved in preparing and in receiving code messages are avoidedor greatly reduced.

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'The possibility of error which frequently occurs through transcribingthe Wrong translation for a given word or of selecting the wrong Wordfor a given translation is entirely eliminated.

Heretofore it has been customary, in order to insure accuracy, to checkand recheck code messages, which frequently requires the employment of alarge force of skilled operators. By the use ofimy improved codingdevice, a single operator can code and decode a great number of messageswith absolute accuracy which is almost impossible even with aconsiderable force of operators with the methods now employed.

I claim:

1. A printingplate having a printing surface including symbols arrangedin two series, one of said series of symbols being arranged inaccordance with a predetermined secret cipher, and the other series toindicate the meaning of the first named series of symbols inintelligible language.

2.` A printing plate having a printing surface comprising a pluralityofseries of symbols, at least one of said series of symbols representinga telegraphic code Word, and the remaining series representing themeaning of said code Word.

3. A rinting plate having a printing surface inc uding charactersarranged in a plurality of series, at least one of said seriesrepresenting a telegraph code word, the remaining series representingthe idea for which said code word stands.

4. In a 'device of the class described, a. printing plate for makingimpressions including means for identifying the plate said meanscomprising'a series of symbols representing a secret cipher and adaptedto make impressions, and additional means for making impressionsindicating the meaning of said cipher.

p 5. A printing plate having a plurality of series of symbols, one ofsaid series representing code and another of 'said series representingthe meaning of said code in intelligible language, one of said seriesbeing on a.l printing surface. i

6. A printing plate having a printing surface, said surface comprising afirst part having intelligible language` and a second part having thecode corresponding to said language, whereby printed matter may beprinted comprising the intelligible language with the code correspondingthereto opposite.

`7. A printing form for coding and decoding messages comprising a frame,a plurality of printing plates within said frame. said plates havingprinting surfaces. the printing surface'of each plate comprising a rstpart having intelligible language, and a second part having the codecorresponding to said language, whereby printed matter may be iao Yprinted comprising the message in intelligible language With the codecorresponding to each portion of the message.

8. A printing form for coding and decoding messages comprising a frame,a plurality ot' printing plates Within said frame, said plates havingprinting surfaces all located in the same plane, the rinting surface ofeach plate comprising a rst part having intelligible language, and asecond art having the code corresponding to said anguage, wherebyprinted matter may be printed comprising the message in intelligiblelanguage with the code corresponding to each portion of the messageopposite.

9. A printing form for coding and decoding messages comprising a frame,a plurality of printing plates within said frame, each plate extendingacross said frame to form a column of plates, said plates havingprinting surfaces all located in the same plane, the printing surface ofeach plate comprising a first part having intelligible language, and asecond part having the code corresponding to said language, the firstparts being arranged in a column, and thesecond parts being arranged ina column, whereby two columns of printed matter may be printed, onecolumn being the message in intelligible 1anguage with the codecorresponding to each portion of the message opposite in the othercolumn.

10. A printing form comprising a frame having longitudinal side membersand transverse end members, said side members having inwardly facinglongitudinal grooves providing longitudinally extending seats, printingplates positioned on said seats, each plate extending from one sidemember to the other, elastic material disposed between said seats andplates, whereby, when the frame is placed over a blank to be printed,the printing surfaces of the plates must be forced into engagement withsaid blank against the elasticity of said material, said plates beinslidable into and out of position along saild grooves.

Signed at New York in the York and State of New June, A. D. 1924.

KENNETH s. GUITERMAN.

county of New York this 7th 'day of

